Allen-Bradley 6189-RW3 CompactFlash Memory Card

The Allen-Bradley 6189-RW3, also cataloged as the 6189-RW3 CompactFlash Card, operates as a dedicated hardware component for firmware image storage and non-volatile system data loading within Allen-Bradley VersaView and Industrial Computer platforms.

Hardware Specifications

Deterministic Network Integration and Bus Performance

Engineered for high-reliability boot cycles and real-time execution across industrial Ethernet environments, the Allen-Bradley 6189-RW3 maintains consistent data transfer speeds over internal bus architectures. Solid-state memory organization provides rapid system initialization upon cold reboot, maintaining firmware flash compatibility across VersaView hardware revisions and preventing data corruption during background network polling over EtherNet/IP deterministic networks.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can the 6189-RW3 CompactFlash card be inserted or removed while the host industrial computer is energized?

A: Live extraction or insertion while power is applied is not recommended unless supported by the host operating system architecture. Power to the host device should be fully isolated before removing or swapping memory cards to prevent filesystem corruption.

Q: What software or operating system image is pre-installed on the 6189-RW3 module?

A: The card comes factory pre-loaded with VersaView CE / Machine Edition (ME) runtime environment version 3.20.03.

Field Installation Guidelines

1. Power down and lock out the host VersaView industrial computer or logic engine prior to inserting the memory module.
2. Observe standard anti-static procedures by wearing a grounded wrist strap when handling the card assembly.
3. Align the side keyways of the 6189-RW3 CompactFlash card with the guide rails of the memory slot.
4. Insert the card smoothly into the slot until the 50-pin female connector seats fully onto the host header pins.
5. Apply operating power to the host equipment and verify successful boot loading of the 3.20.03 system image from the flash storage.